Usnea lichen is a medicinal must-have for homesteaders and survivalists. For centuries, we’ve used this antimicrobial to clear infections, relieve pain, and soothe inflammation. However, the forest is full of lichens. How can you know you’re collecting the right stuff?  Read on to learn how to identify usnea lichen and distinguish it from common look-alikes...
Nobody wants to get stuck out in the wild with a festering wound.  We also don’t want to spend a ton on bulky first aid kits and lug them into the field with us.  Fortunately, you can get around all that by making usnea powder. Read on to learn how to turn this common lichen...
My friend Ron Borsch is one of the world’s leading authorities on active killer attacks.  He contacted me last week with a request to publish his newsletter.     Ron has been publishing a monthly email newsletter for more than two decades.  Think of it as a “Weekend Knowledge Dump” on steroids.  The links mostly cover...
Hey Folks!   You might have noticed that I didn’t post as many articles as usual last week.  I’ve been busy traveling for medical appointments and doing a bunch of research.  My cancer has come back.   Most of you know I had prostate cancer ablation surgery about 15 months ago. My six- month followup MRI was...
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   2-RDS or not 2-RDS… That is the Question Do you need a red dot on your defensive handgun?  For more info on the topic, catch Lee Weems’ interview with Shane Gosa.  They discuss red dots and...